A year ago, a participant in one of my scientific writing workshops posed an interesting question. She asked, “How do I get addicted to writing?” That question left me dumbfounded. My relationship with scientific writing…
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Goal setting: A masterclass with Dr. Ana Pineda
Last week, I have had the immense pleasure to host a masterclass about goal setting with Dr. Ana Pineda from the blog I focus and write. You can now watch the replay. In addition to…
Christmas Jazz Playlist
Dear beloved reader, Before leaving for Paris for the holidays, I want to wish you the most wonderful Christmas! For many of us, this year has been a trying one. I started 2021 convinced that…
Procrastination and fear of failure
Procrastination is the act of putting off until tomorrow what should be done today. 80 to 95 percent of university students regularly procrastinate, and almost half of graduate students report that they always or almost…
Saying good night to insomnia
Sleep plays an important role in physical health and is essential for concentration and productivity. Yet, one-third of adults complain of insomnia. In this post, I explain what insomnia is, what causes it, and how…
5 movies to cheer you up
If today you feel off your game, this post is for you. Maybe, your experiment failed. Or your paper got rejected. Or you didn’t get the position you wanted. Or a colleague criticized you harshly….